Chickens in the Snow
Upstate New York has been positively dumped on by snow clouds this week.
The chickens have been cooped up for over a week and were starting to get mighty bored. I bought them a flock block, which helped to keep them from picking on each other. They still needed a bit of recreation and fresh air.
Chickens are not very big fans of stepping in cold, wet snow with their dainty little feet. Knowing this, I shoveled out a small patch of the patio so they could come out without getting immediately buried over their heads in 15 inches of snow.
I bribed them out of their warm, dry coop with some black oil sunflower seeds sprinkled onto the ground. They came running and flying out the door in a massive jumble of feathers and feet, gobbling up the treats and soaking up the sun.
I took the opportunity to snap some photos of the flock, focusing mostly on our new members, the Easter Eggers and Bantam Wyandotte.
I hope you all enjoyed this photo series. I’ll be sure to snap some new photos after our next foot of snow falls tomorrow.
Love chickens! I have often said that my little flock is my “therapy group” after a hard day of teaching third graders- ha!
Enjoyed the photos.
Thank you so much! I love sharing photos of our flock!
I’m a teacher too Sandy, and there are MANY days when I come home to some chicken therapy! 😉
Beautiful pictures Meredith. I look forward to reading more of your posts.
Thanks!! There will be many more posts to come, I’m back in the game!
Wonderful pictures and descriptions of your chickens in the snow. I feel almost guilty, because we had two warm days this weekend in North Carolina. I was able to sit outside and enjoy my ladies doing a little free ranging. Hang in there. Spring is just around the corner.
Thank you Debbie, I sure hope spring is coming soon!
When I look at your pictures I feel like I could reach out and pet your chickens. Beautiful. Speaking of beautiful, that’s what your dogs blue eyes are. So striking.
Thank you Lyn, such a nice compliment! Nico’s eyes are indeed incredible. Some people are spooked by them, but I love them!
Beautiful creatures all! Personalities really shine through. I hope Spring is early.
Me too Kathy, I’m so anxious for spring with all of this nonstop snow we’ve been getting!
Lovely ladies! Are you getting any eggs? Ours are in hibernation mode.
Thanks! We’re getting eggs from our Easter Eggers, they were newly hatched in the spring so they’re in major production mode. Our older ladies are taking it easy though, and we’re letting them. 🙂